L14: A review of occupational health in clinical practice, small animal zoonoses Flashcards
Which two organisations may a GP report a zoonosis to?
HSE or PHE
How do GPs report to HSE?
Via RIDDOR
Which scheme allows those injured by their profession to claim disability benefits?
Industrial Injuries Scheme
Why are immunosuppressed animals the greatest risk for zoonosis?
Increased shedding, lowest response to infections
By what age does primary immunodeficiency manifest?
1 year
How many humans cases of T caninum are there per year?
Less than 10
What is the major source of T caninum infection?
Puppies (dogs coat)
How long is egg embryonation in T caninum?
2-3 weeks
What causes cat scratch disease?
Bartonella henselae
What % of cats have subclinical Bartonella?
38%
Which cat body fluids can spread Bartonella?
Blood and saliva
What do you treat Bartonella with?
Aminoglycosides
What are symptoms of Bartonella in humans?
Local LN swelling, conjunctivitis, uveitis
Which are the most common cats to have Bartonella?
Kitten ownership, flea problems
What causes Rat Bite Fever?
Streptobacillus moniliformis, Spirillum minus
What % of rats carry rat bite fever?
50%
Which two ways can rat bite fever be transmitted?
Bites or water borne
What do you treat rat bite fever with?
Tetracycline and penicillin
What are symptoms of rat bite fever in humans?
Fever, symmetrical rash, arthritis in humans
What three things does ancyclostoma caninum cause in humans?
Dermatitis, eosinophilic enteritis, anaemia
How long can ancyclostoma caninum larvae remain infective in a damp environment?
5-9 days
How are neonatal pups infected with ancyclostoma caninum?
Milk